Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Horndean
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Horndean. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
Party hog roast in Horndean
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. A summer party in Horndean stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party hog roast near Horndean
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. We’re often asked to cater family reunions and big birthday parties, serving jacket potatoes, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
In a town like Horndean, a garden party with a hog roast is a classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up. All we need is a level spot with clearance. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Parties in Horndean: homes, halls and local tips
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Horndean. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Within reach of Horndean are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (4.8 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Horndean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in PO8 and PO7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Horndean on the A3 and A3(M), which makes the journey straightforward. For parties just outside Horndean, we cover Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
For event organisers in Horndean
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What affects the price in Horndean
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Horndean
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Horndean
Young and old enjoy it.
People around Horndean book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christenings and naming days
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint Wilfrid's, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Horndean
Also in Horndean
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Horndean
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
Common questions in Horndean
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Horndean?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. They may want a roll.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away